The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland 
History of the Chartered Accountants of Scotland 
From the Earliest Times to 1954

This book, first published in 1954, analyses the history of the world’s oldest accountancy body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Chapters cover the history of Scottish accountants from the earliest times; review the position of the practicing accountant; assess the work of the Institute; examine the position of the accountant in commerce, industry or government service; and deal with the training and examination of accountants.